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Anna Lahey’s take on #FitFeb 10 weeks post-partum, with two boys under 2!

I realised today whilst thinking about what to write for “Fit Feb” that I have been either pregnant or breastfeeding since 2016!

I want to start by saying that during pregnancy and the postpartum period (the 4th trimester, it is not the time to make mighty fitness resolutions. This is a very special time in our lives and one in which we MUST take care of our mental health first and foremost.

The postpartum hormone drop is considered the single largest sudden hormone change in the shortest amount of time for any human being, at any point of their life cycle…

“Exercise during the postpartum period, in my opinion, should be about keeping in check your mental health.For the first 7 weeks all I did was walk, outside in the fresh air. There’s something about getting out, in the sunshine, that nourishes the soul and really does make you feel better. When I don’t get out, I found those days particularly tough.”

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Anna’s top tips for post-partum exercise:

– ONLY start gentle exercise when you’ve had clearance from your doctor, usually at 6 weeks postpartum.

– If you’re using an exercise “app” make sure your doctor approves of the exercises in it.

– See a women’s physio: check Abdominal Separation and Pelvic Floor, and ask for guidance on exercises.